{"product_id":"japanese-kiritsuke-santoku-knife-sakai-takayuki-vg10-160mm","title":"Kiritsuke Santoku - Stainless Steel (VG10)","description":"\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eA hybrid all-purpose knife combining the flat edge of a Santoku with the angled tip of a Kiritsuke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eMade by Sakai Takayuki, the most renowned Damascus kitchen knife brand in Osaka, Japan, this Kiritsuke Santoku handles everyday prep just like a standard Santoku, with the added benefit of a pointed tip for detailed, precision work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eThe blade is built from 33-layer VG10 Damascus steel, prized for its sharpness, excellent edge retention, and resistance to rust — easy to maintain without sacrificing performance. The handle is finished in mahogany wood with a tsuba collar that seals the gap between blade and handle, keeping the joint clean and preventing corrosion, a detail found on Sakai Takayuki's higher-end knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday prep across meat, fish, and vegetables, with a pointed tip that's handy for detailed cuts and precision work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen food or bones — the thin VG10 edge is built for finesse, not heavy impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.0863%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.554%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sakai Takayuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.0863%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.554%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kiritsuke Santoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.0863%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Blade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.554%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VG10 Damascus (Stainless)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.0863%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.554%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.0863%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Edge Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.554%;\"\u003e Double Bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.0863%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e User Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.554%;\"\u003e Both right \u0026amp; Left handed users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.0863%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.554%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.0863%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.554%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 160mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.0863%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.554%;\"\u003e 295mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.0863%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.554%;\"\u003e 168g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.0863%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Country of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.554%;\"\u003e Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot to be used on frozen food and bones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep clean and dry after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not clean in dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52837716328760,"sku":"CA001","price":95.0,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/8293\/8424\/files\/ca001f9_1024x1024_2x_3c479487-d6de-41e6-9ecd-66ea60bf0fef.jpg?v=1787427598","url":"https:\/\/slicebysen.com\/products\/japanese-kiritsuke-santoku-knife-sakai-takayuki-vg10-160mm","provider":"Sen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}